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Michael, who returned home to Teesside this year after running a popular bar in Benidorm, said the event is being expanded with Middlesbrough Council, Thirteen and others on board.

He said: "When we did the first event, it wasn't just people on the streets who came in, but there were people who needed that bit of help. You don't have to be homeless to struggle, especially at this time of year.

"It's difficult for people at the moment and if you're a family with four kids, that's £50-£60 for haircuts for the whole family. That can be a Christmas present instead."

The Christmas Kutz event is on Sunday, December 23

Michael said that the response they received after last month's event has been overwhelming.

"I spoke to Tony Robinson, the Chief Executive at Middlesbrough Council, the mayor, Thirteen, lots of people want to help out. There's some fantastic things that go on in this town and we're just a part of it," the 28-year-old continued.

"When we got talking to some of the people who came in last time you find out how much a little bit of kindness can help.

"And it wasn't just that people came in, picked up their stuff and left. It is like a little community, everyone talks to each other, I had my friends and family down helping out. A lot of people just like having somewhere to go where they're not being judged."

The last event at Kutz

Another helping out this time is Mark Tibb, who wanted to continue the good work of a relative who tried to help others at Christmas, and contacted the team offering to collect goods that can be handed out as presents on the day.

And Thirteen and representatives from the council will also be on hand to offer advice and support.

Anyone who would like to donate selection boxes, gifts or even their time can head along to Kutz Barbers before the Christmas Kutz event, which runs from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, December 23.